ICWA Inquiry and NoticeThis is a self-paced online course for members of the California court and law enforcement communities with roles in implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act. Click here to view the online course.

Indian Child Welfare Act Training

The presentation will provide an overview of the historical experiences of Native Americans in California, cultural differences/competency, jurisdiction and governance on Indian lands and how to establish collaborative working relationships with tribal governments and institutions.

An Historical and Cultural Perspective on ICWAThis is a presentation on the background and purpose of ICWA by Justice William Thorne, Associate Presiding Judge of the Utah Court of Appeals and former tribal court judge in Utah, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Michigan.

Recommended legal findings and orders at each stage of an ICWA proceeding

Issues and challenges from the perspective of a county social worker, probation officer, and tribal ICWA representative

Continuing the Dialogue This broadcast features discussions by state and tribal court judges on the history of Native Americans in California, U.S. government impact on Native American families, federal and state laws, the Indian Child Welfare Act, and application of the ICWA. Transcript.

FACESThis video is an educational tool to increase awareness about the Indian Child Welfare Act and identification of American Indian/Alaska Native children in all cases to which the Act applies. This video is produced by the American Indian Enhancement Team (a collaboration of many partners, including the Judicial Council of California) and is intended to increase proper inquiry and notice and encourage following the spirit of the Act. View the 1-minute version.View the full 12-minute version.

On-line CourseDomestic Violence Restraining Orders- this online course on CalDog is intended for court clerks, takes you through the restraining order request process, from the initial interaction with the person who wants a domestic violence restraining order through the hearing.